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Zimbabwe Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

8.55% +0.80pp (+10.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #135 Global Peak 11.05% (2015) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Tertiary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's tertiary enrollment stood at 8.55% in 2025, a rise of +0.80pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.55% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 135th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 8.65% - -
2026* trend 8.60% - -
2025* trend 8.55% - -
2025 8.55% +0.80pp #135
2024 7.75% −3.30pp #58
2015 11.05% +3.73pp #127
2013 7.32% +0.19pp #121
2012 7.13% +0.02pp #127
2011 7.11% +0.17pp #119
2010 6.95% +0.93pp #115
1992 6.02% +0.72pp #31
1991 5.30% +0.06pp #34
1990 5.24% −0.87pp #32
1989 6.10% +3.80pp #29
1986 2.30% +0.40pp #49
1985 1.90% +0.27pp #45
1984 1.63% +0.20pp #48
1983 1.42% −0.77pp #47
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's tertiary enrollment?

Zimbabwe's tertiary enrollment was 8.55% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's tertiary enrollment peaked at 11.05% in 2015.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Zimbabwe?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Zimbabwe was 1.42% in 1983.

How does Zimbabwe rank in tertiary enrollment?

Zimbabwe ranks 135th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tertiary enrollment of Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 8.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 8.55%. This ranks 135th in the world.

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